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Republican
· U.S. Senate · Idaho
James Risch
Serving since 2009. Currently representing Idaho in the U.S. Senate.
Years in office
17
Senate
Votes this Congress
100
recorded
Aligns with majority
93%
on 95 decided
Raised this cycle
–
not on ballot
How they vote vs. the majority
Of 95 decided roll-call votes this Congress, the member voted with the majority outcome on 88 and against on 7.
Voted with majority outcome (88)Voted against majority (7)
Recent votes that matter
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YEA
On the Cloture Motion PN930-4
YEA
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784
YEA
On the Nomination PN938-2
NOT VOTING
On the Nomination PN930-3
NAY
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185
Where the money comes from
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What they’re working on
Bills sponsored, current Congress
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Committee assignments
16 assignments · Source: Senate.gov
Africa and Global Health Policy
Subcommittee
East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
Subcommittee
Energy
Subcommittee
Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
Subcommittee
Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Subcommittee
Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
Subcommittee
Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Member
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Chair
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Member
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Member
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Member
State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Subcommittee
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Member
Water and Power
Subcommittee
Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Subcommittee
Reach James’s office
Official channels · Source: Congress.gov
Washington office
(202) 224-2752
Official website
risch.senate.gov
Office
483 Russell Senate Office Building
Cosponsored legislation
Bills James has signed on to support
Co-Sponsored Legislation
801A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Introduced: Jul 13, 2026Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3905; text: CR S3747)
Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Jun 24, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Introduced: Jun 24, 2026Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3194; text: CR S3218)
A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
IntroducedIntroduced: Jun 24, 2026Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3214)
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News mentioning James
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Congressman Moore, Senator Risch Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Supporting West Virginia, Idaho Title IX SCOTUS Cases
Idaho state legislator decides to run against US Sen. Risch
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